Recreation listings

To submit listings, e-mail recreation@statesman.com, fax 445-3968, voicemail 445-3688. Deadline is noon Thursday, a week before publication.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Asia Food Fest. Cooking classes, demonstrations, competitions and more. Friday through Sunday. Texas Culinary Academy, 11400 Burnet Road. $10-$140. 751-8408, www.asiafood fest.org.

First Saturday in Smithville. Art sale and fair held around the gazebo in downtown Smithville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. First and Main streets, Smithville. Free. 512-360-2822.

First Thursday on South Congress Avenue.A variety of merchants, events, music and activities. 6:30 p.m. today. South Congress Avenue south of Riverside Drive. Free. www.firstthursday.info.

Kyle Market Day. Artists, farmers and homemade crafts. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Front Street, Kyle. Free. 262-3939, www.kylepard.com.

Le Garage Sale. Shopping and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $10-$15. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. www.legaragesale.net.

Sweat-Hawgs Motorcycle Rally. Live music, bike show, vendors and more. 10 a.m. to midnight Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday. Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Grounds, Burnet. $25. www.sweat-hawgs.weebly.com.

Wimberley Market Day. 500 vendors selling antiques, crafts, collectibles, jewelry, produce and more. 7 a.m. Saturday. Lions Field, off FM 2325 in Wimberley. Free. 512-847-2201.

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS

Austin Children's Museum. Hands-on and educational exhibits. 'Play It by Ear' runs through Sept. 14. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 201 Colorado St. $3.50-$5.50. 472-2499, www.austinkids.org.

Blanton Museum of Art. Traveling exhibitions and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 works. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Congress Avenue. $5-$10, free on Thursdays. 471-7324, www.blantonmuseum.org.

Bullock Texas State History Museum. Three floors of interactive and traveling exhibits, plus an IMAX theater. Current exhibit: 'Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV.' 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Congress Avenue. $4-$7. 936-8746, www.thestoryoftexas.com.

AMUSEMENT PARKS & ZOOS

The Austin Zoo. Primates, big cats, birds, reptiles and other animals inhabit this kid-oriented, privately run sanctuary. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; no admittance after 5 p.m. 10807 Rawhide Trail. Free-$7. 288-1490, www.austinzoo.org.

Capital of Texas Zoo. Nonprofit zoo dedicated to education and conservation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 376-A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek. $4.49-$6.99. 303-6675, www.capitaloftexaszoo.org.

Schlitterbahn. Family-friendly water park. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 381 E. Austin St., New Braunfels. $29.99-$37.99. 830-625-2351, www.schlitterbahn.com.

SeaWorld San Antonio. Sharks, whales, sea life, plus rides and a water park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 10500 SeaWorld Drive. $38.99-$48.99. 800-700-7786, www.seaworld.com.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Theme park. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interstate 10 West and Loop 1604 in San Antonio (Exit 555). $31.99-$46.99. 210-697-5050, www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas.

FAMILY EVENTS

Sunday Morning Kids Show. Jungle Jill and the Jaybirds perform. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Ruta Maya, 3601 S. Congress Ave. Free. 707-9637, www.rutamaya.net.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Austin Farmers' Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Fourth and Guadalupe streets. 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, the Triangle, 46th Street at North Lamar Boulevard and West Guadalupe Street. Free. 236-0074, www.austinfarmersmarket.org.

Austin Nature and Science Center. Nature exhibits such as the Dino Pit and Zilker Nature Preserve. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301 Nature Center Drive in Zilker Park. Free. 327-8181, www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc.

Barton Springs Pool. 68-degree spring-fed pool. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays-Sundays (closed Thursdays for cleaning). 2101 Barton Springs Road. $1-$3. 476-9044.

Bee Cave Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 13908 W. Texas 71. Free. 750-9152, www.beecavefarmersmarket.com..

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.Botanical center dedicated to native Texas plants. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. 4801 La Crosse Ave. Free-$7. 232-0100, www.wildflower.org.

Manor Farmers' Market. 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. 104 E. Rector St., Manor. Free. www.manorfarmersmarket.org.

Pflugerville Farmers' Market. 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. Free. 589-2307, www.pflugervillefarmersmarket.com.

Star Night Family Program.7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Registration required. Westcave Preserve, 24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain. $5 adult, $2 child. 830-825-3442.

Sunset Valley Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road. Free. 280-1976, www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS

TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls.Roller derby playoff bout, Cherry Bombs vs. Hellcats. Doors 6 p.m., bout 7 p.m. Saturday. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St. $13-$15. www.txrd.com.